Obstetric Surgical Procedures
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Surgery performed on the pregnant woman for conditions associated with pregnancy, labor, or the puerperium. It does not include surgery of the newborn infant. |
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GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; consider also PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS /surg & LABOR COMPLICATIONS /surg or /surg with specific pregn & labor compl; check the tags FEMALE & PREGNANCY; DF: OBSTET SURG PROCEDURES |
Obstetric Surgical Procedures Categories.
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Abortion, Induced - Intentional removal of a fetus from the uterus by any of a number of techniques. (POPLINE, 1978) |
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Cerclage, Cervical - The surgical closure of the incompetent cervix uteri with suture material. |
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Colpotomy - An incision in the vagina. |
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Delivery, Obstetric - Delivery of the FETUS and PLACENTA under the care of an obstetrician or a health worker. Obstetric deliveries may involve physical, psychological, medical, or surgical interventions. |
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Hysterotomy - An incision in the uterus, performed through either the abdomen or the vagina. |
Obstetric Surgical Procedures Definitions and Terms
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